"The past was so past it hurt."

-- Rick Moody

#Hurt Quotes #Past Quotes #It Hurts Quotes

“I often think there are three primary responses to suffering - rage, intoxication, or growth. We either want revenge for our pain, or we numb ourselves with the endless array of intoxicants available to us, from drugs to overwork, or we grow in empathy. Emptiness can transform into spaciousness; lack can become an agent of social action. But I think many of us struggle to remain on that third path without backsliding into the other two. I do.”

Source : Source: www.commonwealmagazine.org
“The only thing that makes me put down a book is if the characters are boring, or the situations aren't fraught with the potential for some great change or I don't mind if an author torments his protagonist, but I do expect a decent payoff in the end.”
“Some people say there are plenty of fish in the sea - until you find love - then there is only one.”
“I would never sign up to film my personal life.”
“We don't know if capital punishment is a deterrent, but we know that men we execute will not murder again.”
“Recognizing that something is wrong is the first step toward changing the world.”
“Liberalism doesn't speak to ideals. Radicalism does.”

Source : Source: bigthink.com
“Despite a lingering low inventory and increasing prices, consumers still have the confidence to purchase a home. More and more people recognize the many opportunities in this market and the significant value of low interest rates. As job creation and wages continue to improve, many more first-time buyers are now making the decision to become homeowners.”

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